OCZ Technology today unveiled the OCZ Gladiator and Gladiator Max, the latest CPU cooler line designed for supreme thermal management and efficiency. The coolers combine a stacked fin array, heat-pipe direct touch (HDT) design, and a large low-noise fan.

"With the Gladiator series we are able to offer customers sophisticated coolers for the complete spectrum of applications ranging from mainstream gaming to enthusiast overclocking," said Ryan Edwards, Director of Product Management of the OCZ Technology Group.



Utilizing the atest HDT design, the Gladiator series has direct contact with the processor using four copper heat pipes to ensure the most rapid heat transfer. The unique "folded" fin configuration also helps maximize surface area while maintaining a compact form factor. Whether you are tight on space and need the small 92mm fan size of the Gladiator, or need the ultimate performance of the larger 120mm Gladiator Max, these coolers accommodate all levels of enthusiasts with a variety of case sizes.

These coolers run quiet courtesy of a large fan mounted with anti-vibration rubber connectors to reduce excess noise.

The Gladiator series is compatible with AMD AM2/939/754/755 and Intel 775 sockets and can be installed easily by end-users at all skill levels.